Explain Crimea...

[peacetraveler22]

I don't understand why there is blackness in Crimea. What's going on? Is this some political game being played or really a problem with infrastructure? Meanwhile, I read the pro-Kremlin blog of Russian patriot politichanka, who is very friendly even though we have completely different political views. I read her blog, and sometimes communicate with her. She's upset the TV news remains silent about the difficult situation in Crimea...focusing only on Erdogan, Syria, Bandera, Nazis...enemies all around, instead of discussing problems within. I saw some photos in other posts where Crimean children are gathered in public places where a TV is placed, and they too are staring at the face of Putin on the news rather than watching cartoons or other child friendly programming. Meanwhile, I haven't seen this situation covered at all on major U.S. news channels. As usual, we are focused on problems within - yet another shooting in Colorado from what appears to be a religious, right wing wacko opposed to abortion. So many of these religious conservatives are opposed to immigrants or refugees, failing to recognize that extremism comes in all forms, including from their beloved brethren.

What's really happening in Crimea? Help me understand.

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[south-of-broad.livejournal.com]

The Colorado Springs shooter is not affiliated with the Republican party and also registered as the woman. Imagine that.
Funny how you are able to see the point in the Ukranian retaliation against Crimea and refuse to see the point of people apposing the relocation of Syrian refugees.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I respect the opinions of those who are against Syrian refugees, or any other refugees for that matter. Btw, this includes most of my family members who aren't as liberal as me on social or immigration issues. But I don't like the hypocrisy of those who shout and try to label the majority of them as extremists. Because these religious fanatics who bomb or shoot up abortion clinics are no different than radical Islamists in my view. They try to force their beliefs and morals on all. And, of course, such violent actions are absolutely not condoned by the majority of Christians. I didn't mean to imply this.